Hiroshi Tsuchida, Japanese Voice of Lightning McQueen, Dies at 61
Disney Studio Japan and the Earth Defense Force account posted tributes to the actor, whose death was reported on October 20, 2026.
Voice and screen actor Hiroshi Tsuchida died on October 11, 2026, with the news reported on October 20, according to Anime News Network. Colleagues and companies across anime, games and dubbing have since posted public tributes.
Disney Studio Japan posted condolences crediting Tsuchida as the Japanese voice of Lightning McQueen in the Cars series. The official Earth Defense Force account credited him with voicing Public Relations Officer Honda in the series and also offered condolences.
Tributes from fellow voice actors
Fellow voice actors, including Mabuki Andô, Kazuhiko Inoue, Yuka Komatsu and Kenichirō Matsuda, posted tributes on social media. Andô recalled that Tsuchida had recorded a surprise message for her nephew as Lightning McQueen.
Quick answers
When did Hiroshi Tsuchida die?
He died on October 11, 2026, with the news reported on October 20, 2026.
What roles was Hiroshi Tsuchida known for?
He was the Japanese voice of Lightning McQueen in the Cars series and voiced Public Relations Officer Honda in Earth Defense Force.
Who posted tributes to Hiroshi Tsuchida?
Disney Studio Japan and the Earth Defense Force official account posted condolences, along with voice actors Mabuki Andô, Kazuhiko Inoue, Yuka Komatsu and Kenichirō Matsuda.